Name the Game from the Screenshot, Part 4

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:12 pm

It's the only Anno game I've ever played. I played the board game a couple of times and wanted to see how the video game version compared (I was meh on both).

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:13 pm

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:34 am I was pretty sure I new the series, but not the version, so I didn't say anything. I did check, though - and I wasn't even close.

Now that it's solved, my guess (having played neither series) was Tropico.

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:15 pm

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:19 pm

Now that one looks familiar. But not enough for me to "know". Though I think I've played it.

I'll hold off for a bit before I start just naming 4X Space games.

baelthazar · Post by **baelthazar** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:14 pm

It isn’t a 4X, although that screenshot looks like it. I’ll hold off on the answer to let others guess, but suffice to say you think about how hot things are a lot in this game.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 5:39 pm

Oh.

Yeah. I know now. Or, at least, I've played a recent incarnation. I don't know if I have played this version. I haven't checked the first post, but isn't the basic idea to post older games?

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Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:11 am

I googled Ur Cruinne; self-disqualifying.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:04 am

Battletech

I gave it a bit of time since I did look up the game on Steam out of curiosity to see what other iterations there were. Apparently I was wrong. That's the only game in the series. The older games had different titles, I guess. Anyway, I didn't get it initially from the screenshot, but did once the hint was added. And since no one else is grabbing it...

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:23 am

I went back and read the first post. Last night I had a game in mind, but I forgot it.

It was probably obscure anyway.

So here's one that may be too obscure. I don't know. Steam says a number of folks played it. So I guess we'll see.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:20 pm

I wouldn’t call that one obscure. Got stellar reviews IIRC.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:27 pm

If you are referring to my post, you are likely correct. However, it isn't really a mainstream type of game. I suspect that a lot of people skipped over it. So I didn't want to assume and get accused of being a liar.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:39 pm

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter? If so, I have it installed and on my short list, but haven't tried it yet.

baelthazar · Post by **baelthazar** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:48 pm

Here is one to test age and obscurity. I was obsessed with this one, when I was 11.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:36 pm

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:39 pm The Vanishing of Ethan Carter? If so, I have it installed and on my short list, but haven't tried it yet.

Tried it multiple different times, never hooked me. It WAS pretty, though!

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:42 pm

Carpet_pissr wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:36 pm
Blackhawk wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:39 pm The Vanishing of Ethan Carter? If so, I have it installed and on my short list, but haven't tried it yet.
Tried it multiple different times, never hooked me. It WAS pretty, though!

I finished it. I enjoyed it. But it's really more of an Adventure/Puzzle game. It only took ~6 hours (as I recall). Beautiful, but really left me wanting more. I would have liked a few more puzzles/areas.

But the story that unfolds is pretty intense.

Also, in case it wasn't clear, that is correct.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:57 pm

Ok, here's one. It's a little obscure, but should be obvious to those who've played it.

I won't be posting VR exclusives as regular shots (not enough saturation, even here), but here's a bonus image from a VR game, just for fun. I did a minor edit to avoid giving it away.

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TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:00 pm

I don't know the first one, but for the VR one, is that the zombie one? I haven't gotten it, but I did watch a video or two. I was tempted.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:58 pm

It is. It was a pretty good game. It had that 'early VR awkwardness', but was a lot fun.

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:00 am

baelthazar, do you still have this game? Do you think it would be possible for three players to play your game by email if they passed along the hotseat saves? I never got far with it solo when it originally came out.

baelthazar · Post by **baelthazar** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:30 am

Dave Allen wrote:baelthazar, do you still have this game? Do you think it would be possible for three players to play your game by email if they passed along the hotseat saves? I never got far with it solo when it originally came out.

Unfortunately, I do not. I think I sold it in a yard sale decades ago. To give people a hint, I don’t think I got far either, because I was more interested in brewing potions and burning towns than actually winning.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:59 am

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:57 pm Ok, here's one. It's a little obscure, but should be obvious to those who've played it.

First hint: Despite the title, I finished the game.

Dave Allen · Post by **Dave Allen** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:52 am

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 8:59 am
Blackhawk wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:57 pm Ok, here's one. It's a little obscure, but should be obvious to those who've played it.

First hint: Despite the title, I finished the game.

The NeverEnding Story?

baelthazar · Post by **baelthazar** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:21 pm

I have never heard of it, but from your clue I am inferring "Endless Becoming?"

My game was called Dragon Lord (or Dragon's Breath, depending on region). It was a 1990 game about hatching dragons, casting spells and making potions, and wreaking havoc across the land.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 2:57 pm

Dave Allen wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 9:52 am First hint: Despite the title, I finished the game.

The NeverEnding Story?
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Nope.

baelthazar wrote: ↑Fri Sep 17, 2021 1:21 pm I have never heard of it, but from your clue I am inferring "Endless Becoming?"

Also nope. But I did finish it.

There are a few people here that I know have played it. I'll post a couple more shots as a clue, and I'll give it away later if nobody figures it out. The first shot was mine, these are 'net sourced.

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:06 pm

What do you call a blind doe?

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Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:06 pm

What do get when you cross an elephant with a rhinoceros?

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TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 3:07 pm

Also acceptable.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 7:51 pm

Ok, ok. I didn't think that one was that obscure. I guess they need to be more mainstream given that we have much less traffic than before. I know we have people here who have played it, but they haven't wandered in.

It's a great game, a light adventure/puzzle game. It is one of the most aesthetically satisfying games I've played. It really is beautiful.

Spoiler:

Next screenshot slot is up for grabs, first come, first serve!

Anonymous Bosch · Post by **Anonymous Bosch** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:13 pm

Here's a fairly easy one for any that have played it (and perhaps also those who haven't, as its artwork is fairly distinctive):

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:24 pm

That one I recognize, just from the trailers. I'm giving someone else a shot, though.

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:26 am

Return of the Obra Dinn. I've had it in my library for quite a while but still haven't gotten around to playing it.

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:37 am

Let's see... Here's one.

Anonymous Bosch · Post by **Anonymous Bosch** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 12:31 pm

AWS260 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:26 am Return of the Obra Dinn. I've had it in my library for quite a while but still haven't gotten around to playing it.

Yep, absolutely correct.

BTW, you really ought to give it a shot. It's hands down one of the best 'detective' games I can recall playing, and thoroughly engrossing if you happen to enjoy solving logical deduction puzzles.

PS. I'm fairly certain I recognise the game AWS260 has posted above, but I shall defer from answering so others have the opportunity to get it.

Carpet_pissr · Post by **Carpet_pissr** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:34 pm

AWS260 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:26 am Return of the Obra Dinn. I've had it in my library for quite a while but still haven't gotten around to playing it.

Ahhh, crap. Yeah, not many games look like that. That game's been on my wishlist for MANY years.

Blackhawk · Post by **Blackhawk** » Sun Sep 19, 2021 2:39 pm

Blackhawk wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 3:24 pm That one I recognize, just from the trailers. I'm giving someone else a shot, though.

FWIW, I remembered the game, but I couldn't remember the title. I thought I remembered part of it, and promptly searched for 'Gunga Din game.'

Anonymous Bosch · Post by **Anonymous Bosch** » Tue Sep 21, 2021 5:12 pm

AWS260 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 19, 2021 9:37 am Let's see... Here's one.

Well, since no one else has chimed in, I believe what AWS260 posted above was the challenge map from Hand of Fate 2. If I'm correct, please do give Return of the Obra Dinn a whirl, because it's well worth your time.

With that, I'll leave the spot open for anyone else who'd like to post…

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:40 am

Correct! I am now obligated to play Obra Dinn.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:10 pm

That just reminded me of another game, so I'll give this a shot as well. Curious how many / who will recognize this:

AWS260 · Post by **AWS260** » Tue Sep 28, 2021 3:13 pm

Oh gosh that's so familiar. What is the name...

TheMix · Post by **TheMix** » Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:10 pm

I don't remember the exact name, but I think I played it. Or one of the games in the series. On a friend's macintosh.

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